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Set up YouTube safely for your child

Set up YouTube safely for your child

How to ensure your child's safety on the worlds second busiest website!
Created byNatalie Fleck
Last updated 2/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Full understanding of the safety risks of YouTube
  • Complete understanding of the features of YouTube
  • How to set YouTube up to be as safe as possible for your child
  • What subjects to talk to your child about to improve their YouTube experience

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 36m total length

  • Introduction0:31

    An introduction to the Setting up YouTube Safely course, with an overview of the course outline.

  • The Features of YouTube5:31

    In this video we look at the main features of YouTube so that as a parent, you can begin to feel more comfortable with the platform. It will also help you to understand the scale of what you need to manage as a parent.

  • The Dangers of YouTube6:48

    In this video, we run through the main risks that children might face when they are using YouTube.

  • The Actions and Solutions22:50

    This video takes you through the options you have as a parent to improve the safety of your child's experience on YouTube. It runs through the technical settings you can put in place, with a downloadable guide below with a checklist. It also runs through some of the non-technical actions parents can take to support their children and to improve their safety when online.

  • Summary1:05

    This summary video pulls the course together to provide an overview of everything that has been covered in the course.

Requirements

  • No experience needed

Description

YouTube is the go-to platform for kids, but it’s not without risks. From inappropriate videos and toxic comments to privacy concerns and addictive algorithms, YouTube can be a challenging environment to navigate as a parent.

This workshop is designed to give you the tools and confidence to make YouTube a safer and healthier space for your child—without the guesswork or feeling overwhelmed.


What You’ll Learn

In this workshop, you’ll discover:

  1. How YouTube Works

    • Understand the platform’s key features, including the algorithm, subscriptions, and YouTube Kids.

  1. Identifying Risks

    • Explore the most common risks, such as inappropriate content, cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and screen time addiction.

  1. Practical Solutions

    • Step-by-step instructions to:

      • Set up YouTube’s safety features (Restricted Mode, Supervised Accounts, etc.)

      • Monitor subscriptions, playlists, and comments

      • Manage privacy settings and block harmful content

      • Limit screen time and prevent addictive behaviours

Whether you’re tech-savvy or a digital beginner, this course is designed to be accessible and easy to follow.

By the end of the Workshop, you’ll feel empowered to protect your child on YouTube while encouraging positive and healthy habits online.

You will also receive downloadable resources to take you step by step through the technical checklist of settings to put in place, conversation starters for your child and a guide to teach critical thinking.

Who this course is for:

  • Parents who are concerned about what their children are watching on YouTube, who want to ensure their safety
  • Parents who are considering allowing their child access to the main YouTube platform
  • Parents whose children are using YouTube and who are concerned about overuse and screen addiction

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